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Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators

  • Manufacturing

Tasks

What tasks do Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators perform?

  • Select digital images for printing, specify number of images to be printed, and direct to printer, using computer software.

  • Create prints according to customer specifications and laboratory protocols.

  • Produce color or black-and-white photographs, negatives, or slides, applying standard photographic reproduction techniques and procedures.

  • Set or adjust machine controls, according to specifications, type of operation, or material requirements.


Knowledge

What do Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators need to know?

  • Customer and Personal Service

    Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

  • Computers and Electronics

    Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

  • Production and Processing

    Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.


Skills

What skills do Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators need?

  • Operations Monitoring

    Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.

  • Active Listening

    Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

  • Quality Control Analysis

    Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.



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